Red Desert Update Plans and FF7RE Part 3 Rumors Headline Gaming News Roundup
Tuesday’s gaming news brings a packed roundup of major updates across several highly anticipated titles. From Pearl Abyss announcing a multi-month content roadmap for the open-world action title Red Desert, to fresh rumors surrounding the potential reveal of the third installment in the Final Fantasy VII Remake series, the industry is buzzing with activity. Additional reports include a major narrative time jump for Star Wars Jedi 3, impressive sales figures for Forza Horizon 6, and gameplay length details for Square Enix’s upcoming JRPG The Adventures of Elliot’s Millennium Story. Here is a breakdown of the key stories.
According to prominent industry insider Tom Henderson, Star Wars Jedi 3 may feature a significant narrative time jump, with protagonist Cal Kestis appearing noticeably older and more experienced. Journalist Jeff Grubb added that development on the third installment was initiated during the late stages of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor’s production. Speculation suggests the game could be unveiled at the upcoming Summer Game Fest or an Xbox showcase. Separately, Game Informer’s promotional poster for Summer Game Fest 2026 prominently features Final Fantasy VII’s Cloud Strife alongside Lara Croft and Wolverine, reigniting speculation that Square Enix may showcase the third Final Fantasy VII Remake title at the event. Director Naoki Hamaguchi has previously confirmed that the project is progressing steadily.
Pearl Abyss has released a developer diary expressing gratitude to fans and detailing upcoming content plans for Red Desert. A series of additional features and content updates are scheduled to roll out from June through September of this year. The studio also confirmed that development on a full DLC expansion for Red Desert is already underway, with more details promised in the future. Meanwhile, analytics data reveals that Forza Horizon 6 has achieved remarkable commercial success, with actual physical retail sales reaching 6.4 million units worldwide. The game has generated total revenue approaching $500 million (~¥3.6 billion), an impressive figure achieved without the PlayStation 5 version yet released. As one of Microsoft’s first major first-party titles to launch on Sony’s platform, the upcoming PS5 release represents significant untapped sales potential.
The Adventures of Elliot’s Millennium Story, an upcoming JRPG from Square Enix, will offer a main story experience of approximately 30 hours, according to director Shota Fukahara. Players who wish to explore all optional content can expect playtime to extend to around 50 hours. Fukahara noted that the actual duration will vary significantly based on individual playstyles, as the game world is filled with additional challenges, secrets, and optional activities. The director emphasized that Square Enix is taking a classic approach to pacing rather than artificially inflating playtime. This design philosophy should appeal to players who appreciate meaningful content density over padded length. With so many major announcements and updates circulating, this week’s gaming news cycle has plenty to offer fans across different genres.
